National Museum of Science and Technology

What National Museum of Science and Technology does

The National Museum of Science and Technology (NMST) is an autonomous government institution under Bangladesh's Ministry of Science and Technology, serving as the country's sole national-level science and technology museum. It operates a single campus in Dhaka with 35 employees and is structured around six themed galleries — Physical Science, Industrial Technology, Information Technology, Space Science, Biology, and two Fun Science galleries — supplemented by 4D movies, laser shows, and telescope-based sky observation on Fridays and Saturdays.

Its product surface extends well beyond static exhibition: a Museum Bus mobile exhibition program brings hands-on science to schools and rural communities nationwide; a virtual gallery and e-ticketing portal (eticket.most.gov.bd) enable remote access; and a tiered Science Club network (Central, Branch, Union, Upazila, Individual) anchors grassroots engagement. The institution runs the annual National Science and Technology Week (now in its 47th edition), the Science Olympiad, the Science Quiz Competition, and a new Innovation Corner program with mentor-mentee pairings. Governance is provided by a statutory Science Trust Board and a Management Committee.

NMST is publicly funded rather than commercially financed; revenue is not disclosed and admission is free on designated national days. Its core technology stack centers on interactive physical exhibits (wave tanks, Foucault pendulum, electromagnetic demonstrations, industrial models such as jet engines and suspension bridges), with light digital infrastructure (e-ticketing, virtual gallery, online science club registration) and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

National Museum of Science and Technology

Legal name

National Museum of Science and Technology

Website

https://nmst.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Museum of Science and Technology (NMST) is Bangladesh's sole national-level science and technology museum, operating from Dhaka under the Ministry of Science and Technology. It serves students, educators, and the general public through themed galleries, mobile outreach, science clubs, and annual national science competitions.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Museum and Education Services

NAICS

Museums (71211), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & Technology Museums (THAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB), Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

Keywords

• Science museum exhibitions
• Interactive science education
• Public science outreach
• Science club networks
• Astronomy observation programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

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Core offering

The National Museum of Science and Technology operates as Bangladesh's national science museum, providing interactive science education through themed gallery exhibitions covering physical science, industrial technology, information technology, space science, biology, and fun science. The museum offers experiential learning programs including 4D movies, laser shows, telescope-based sky observation, a mobile museum bus outreach service, science club registrations across Bangladesh at multiple levels, an innovation corner program, and an annual National Science and Technology Week celebration (47th edition in June 2026) featuring science olympiad and quiz competitions.

Product overview

The National Museum of Science and Technology (NMST) operates as a unified museum institution offering physical and digital science education experiences. Its core products include multiple physical gallery exhibitions organized by subject: Physical Science Gallery (featuring exhibits on mechanics, waves, optics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics), Industrial Technology Gallery (showcasing models of bridges, engines, communication systems, and industrial processes), Information Technology Gallery, Space Science Gallery (with telescope-based sky observation), Biology Gallery, and two Fun Science Galleries featuring interactive optical, acoustic, and physics illusions. Supporting experiences include 4D Movies, Laser Shows, and Sky Observation via telescope. NMST extends reach through the Museum Bus mobile exhibition service and Virtual Gallery. For digital engagement, it provides E-Ticketing, Science Club Registration (with Union and Upazila-level chapters), and an Innovation Corner program. Store Management Software supports internal operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gallery Exhibitions
• 4D Movies
• Laser Shows
• Sky Observation (Telescope Program)
• Museum Bus (Mobile Science Exhibition)
• Virtual Gallery
• E-Ticketing System
• Science Club Registration
• Innovation Corner
• National Science and Technology Week Celebration

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Broad incumbents

• Museum of Science, Boston: One of the world's largest science museums with interactive exhibits across physical sciences, biology, and technology, plus an IMAX theater. Directly comparable to NMST as a hands-on science museum, though larger and privately operated.
• Ontario Science Centre: Major interactive science centre featuring physical science, space, and technology exhibits plus OMNIMAX theatre. Comparable to NMST's mix of galleries, 4D theatre, and telescope-based sky observation programs.
• National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo: Japanese national science museum combining natural history, space, and technology exhibits with a planetarium. Comparable to NMST as a government-backed national museum integrating physical, biological, and space science themes.
• California Academy of Sciences: Large natural history and science institution featuring biology, space, and physical science exhibits plus a planetarium. Comparable to NMST in combining biology, space, and interactive science experiences under one venue.
• Science Museum, London: Iconic UK science museum covering physical sciences, space, information technology, and industrial technology with interactive galleries. Closely aligned with NMST's multi-disciplinary gallery structure and national museum role.
• Deutsches Museum, Munich: One of the world's oldest science and technology museums, with extensive galleries covering physics, industrial technology, space, and biology. Comparable in multi-disciplinary scientific scope to NMST, though vastly larger in scale and content.

Direct peers

• Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre: Australia's national science centre offering interactive exhibits, science shows, and outreach programs including a travelling program. The most directly comparable peer to NMST given similar national mandate, interactive exhibits, and mobile outreach model.
• National Science Centre, Delhi: Indian government-run national science centre under the National Council of Science Museums with hands-on exhibits and a mobile science exhibition bus. Closely mirrors NMST's mandate, gallery structure, and mobile outreach bus program.
• Nehru Science Centre: Mumbai-based science centre under India's National Council of Science Museums with interactive galleries, science shows, and mobile exhibitions. Closely matches NMST's gallery mix (physical science, industrial technology) and government-mandated outreach.

Regional players

• Science City, Kolkata: Indian science centre with interactive exhibits, space theatre, and science park under the National Council of Science Museums. Comparable to NMST in serving a South Asian audience with multi-disciplinary science galleries and immersive experiences.

Market position

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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